Residents in need of winter heating assistance have until March 31 to apply for help through the Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP) Winter Crisis Program. 

The Winter Crisis Program is available now through March 31 to provide utility bill assistance for electric and heating bills for residents of Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca, and Wood County. The program can help households avoid a utility shut-off, reconnect a utility, or provide bulk fuel supplies such as propane, wood, and fuel oil for households with less than a 25% bulk fuel supply. 

The Winter Crisis Program is available for households at or below 175% federal poverty guidelines (e.g. $27,387.50/household of one; $56,262.50 household of four), or 60% of state median income for households with 8 or more members.

Scheduling and details regarding the Winter Crisis Program are available at www.glcap.org/utilityhelp or by calling 419-273-4212.